fixture

noun

fix·ture ˈfiks-chər How to pronounce fixture (audio)

: the act or process of fixing : the state of being fixed

: something that is fixed or attached (as to a building) as a permanent appendage or as a structural part

a plumbing fixture

: a device for supporting work during machining

: an item of movable property so incorporated into real property that it may be regarded as legally a part of it

: a familiar or invariably present element or feature in some particular setting

especially : a person long associated with a place or activity

: a settled date or time especially for a sporting or festive event

also : such an event especially as a regularly scheduled affair

Synonyms

institution

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Example Sentences

He's been a fixture in the parade for many years. She hopes the new educational program will become a permanent fixture at the zoo.

Recent Examples on the Web The company is a fixture at Sundance, Tribeca and SXSW, throwing intimidatingly hip parties that have drawn Darren Aronofsky, Mark Burnett and Jaden Smith.

Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 University of Wisconsin alumnus started all 17 games last year and has been a fixture at guard on the Rams offensive line for three years.

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The Olympian is a regular fixture at her fiancé's NFL games.

Stephanie Barnes, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Thanks to their rustic looks, dramatic heft and dominating presence, molcajetes are also a fixture at restaurants across San Antonio.

Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Aug. 2022 Through the first two days of practices, during periods of camp that have been open to the media, Stutts has been a fixture at left guard with the first-team offense during team drills.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2022 The eldest member of a wolf pack that was a fixture at the Alaska Zoo for millions of visitors has died.

Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 Many have cut ties with close associates of Putin, such as the conductor Valery Gergiev, a longtime friend and prominent supporter of the Russian president, who was once a fixture at the Salzburg Festival.

New York Times, 26 July 2022 One of the 10 victims, Katherine Massey, had been a fixture at school board meetings.

Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier fixure (probably after mixture), going back to Middle English, "point of attachment," borrowed from Late Latin fīxūra "action of fixing, place where a nail is fixed," from Latin fīxus, past participle of fīgere "to drive in, insert, fasten" + -ūra -ure — more at fix entry 1

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	fixture
释义	fixture noun fix·ture ˈfiks-chər 1 : the act or process of fixing : the state of being fixed 2 a : something that is fixed or attached (as to a building) as a permanent appendage or as a structural part a plumbing fixture b : a device for supporting work during machining c : an item of movable property so incorporated into real property that it may be regarded as legally a part of it 3 : a familiar or invariably present element or feature in some particular setting especially : a person long associated with a place or activity 4 : a settled date or time especially for a sporting or festive event also : such an event especially as a regularly scheduled affair Synonyms institution See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He's been a fixture in the parade for many years. She hopes the new educational program will become a permanent fixture at the zoo. Recent Examples on the Web The company is a fixture at Sundance, Tribeca and SXSW, throwing intimidatingly hip parties that have drawn Darren Aronofsky, Mark Burnett and Jaden Smith. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 University of Wisconsin alumnus started all 17 games last year and has been a fixture at guard on the Rams offensive line for three years. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 The Olympian is a regular fixture at her fiancé's NFL games. Stephanie Barnes, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Thanks to their rustic looks, dramatic heft and dominating presence, molcajetes are also a fixture at restaurants across San Antonio. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Aug. 2022 Through the first two days of practices, during periods of camp that have been open to the media, Stutts has been a fixture at left guard with the first-team offense during team drills. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Aug. 2022 The eldest member of a wolf pack that was a fixture at the Alaska Zoo for millions of visitors has died. Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Aug. 2022 Many have cut ties with close associates of Putin, such as the conductor Valery Gergiev, a longtime friend and prominent supporter of the Russian president, who was once a fixture at the Salzburg Festival. New York Times, 26 July 2022 One of the 10 victims, Katherine Massey, had been a fixture at school board meetings. Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology alteration of earlier fixure (probably after mixture), going back to Middle English, "point of attachment," borrowed from Late Latin fīxūra "action of fixing, place where a nail is fixed," from Latin fīxus, past participle of fīgere "to drive in, insert, fasten" + -ūra -ure — more at fix entry 1 First Known Use 1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing fixture plumbing fixture plumbing fixture Kids Definition fixture noun fix·ture ˈfiks-chər : something (as a light or sink) attached as a permanent part bathroom fixtures Legal Definition fixture noun fix·ture : an item of movable property so incorporated into a real property that it may be regarded as legally a part of it fixture noun as in institution a person who has long been associated with a place or activity has been a fixture in the Republican Party for the last 30 years Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance institution icon symbol first lady grand old man dean elder statesman ikon
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fixture

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